Transcript 19 sept

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Do now: Write a min. of 4 full lines explaining why the
United States celebrates Columbus Day.
Today, I will be able to define the Columbian Exchange.
I will begin to fill in an organizer to help me on my first
writing assignment. I will begin independent research
on the following topic: Did the Columbian Exchange
enrich or harm the world?
Show me assignments that were not done in time to
receive a check-minus.
Complete the organizer by using the reading 52-55.
Writing assignment is due next Thursday 25 September
2014
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Explain the Viking interaction with the ppl of the Arctic
and Subarctic regions.
Why is there little discussion of Asian and European
contact with the Americas prior to 1492?
What is eurocentrism? Define racism: Provide
evidence to support the following claim: Many of the
early European explorers were racist.
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Old World vs. New World
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Cultural Diffusion: The blending of cultural
practices/values from one group to another group.
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Underline important information.
Write questions in the margins if
you don’t understand a concept or
you find something interesting.
Box or circle key vocab (doesn’t have
to be bold words, also can include
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Did the Columbian Exchange enrich OR harm the world?
This is a position paper. You are to inform your reader and
persuade the audience to adopt your perspective.
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Rubric is located at the front and back of the class.
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Timeline 19 and 22 research complete the organizer.
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23 and 24 work to complete rough draft
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25 essay is due.
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Chapter 3, Columbian Exchange Folder